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West Hartford theatre student in national spotlight
A recent high school grad in West Hartford is heading to college with the experience of a lifetime. This summer, James Thibault was a finalist at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, known as the Jimmy Awards. “Ah! It feels so funny walking into the auditorium from this angle!” Thibault said. “It’s such a cool space.” Even though...
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Primary elections Tuesday to draw out voters for Congressional, state races
Primary day is Tuesday and voters across the state will head to the polls and cast their ballots. Several districts have nomination battles for Congress or the state legislature, and there is a big race for registered Republicans who can vote on their nominee for the U.S. Senate. Heading into the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, candidates Gerry Smith...
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DNA test brings another startling revelation for two best friends who discovered they are sisters
Two best friends made a startling discovery in 2022, when DNA testing showed they are actually biological sisters. But the story just keeps evolving for Julia Tinetti and Cassandra Madison. This summer, 23andMe brought another revelation: they also have a brother! “It’s unpredictable with these things,” Tinetti said. “People can do 23andMe and it comes back as nothing. Or, they…
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Hartford woman wins national award for her work connecting immigrants to resources through the library
At the downtown Hartford Public Library, one woman is in the national spotlight. Homa Naficy is one of 24 people this year to receive a “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” award. Each year, Carnegie Corporations hands out the award to a select number of naturalized citizens who are making their communities strong and vibrant. At the Hartford Public Library, Naficy is…
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16-year-old arrested in connection to social media threat against Glastonbury High School
A teenager has been arrested in connection to a social media threat that was reportedly made against Glastonbury High School last month. Police learned about a concerning profile page on Discord on June 11. A Glastonbury student reported the profile page to Youth and Family Services. Investigators said the profile page on Discord had a bomb threat against Glastonbury High...
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Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation gets federal grant funding to explore pharmaceutical manufacturing
The drug shortage crisis happening right now is putting patients across the country at risk. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation may be able to help, thanks to due federal grant funding to explore pharmaceutical manufacturing. “Imagine an American mom, American worker, a veteran, a Native American person that has just been diagnosed with cancer,” said Dr. Setu Vora, Chief Medical…
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Virtual ‘Camp Sparkler' brings learning through play to thousands of CT kids
This week a summer camp got underway for Connecticut’s youngest kids and they can take part from the comfort of their own homes alongside their families. Camp Sparkler is helping babies, toddlers, and young kids learn. For Melissa Marchitto and her three kids in Milford, playing and learning go hand-in-hand when they open up the free Sparkler app. “We...
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Hartford Night Gym gives kids a chance to explore new sports
Kids across Hartford got the chance to escape the heat Monday and still get lots of physical activity. It’s all thanks to a new program called Hartford Night Gym. Four public gyms are opening up their doors on summer evenings, giving kids access to athletic training and all the benefits the facilities have to offer. From dribbling down the...
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Stamford Health pilot program aims to help firefighters combat the risk of occupational cancer
For firefighters there are many hazards on the job, and a top risk is cancer. Now Stamford Health is launching a pilot program to help those first responders put their health at the forefront. Kyle Houser has been a firefighter for 18 years, 12 of those with the Stamford Fire Department. “I’m married, I have a family,” Kyle Houser, vice…
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People of color disproportionately impacted as drowning deaths suddenly spike
As summer brings more people out to pools, lakes, and beaches, there is an alarming trend: drowning deaths across the country are suddenly spiking after two decades of declines. Disparities also persist among people of color, according to the new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An early June camping trip to Bantam Lake for one Connecticut…
